Misplaced modifiers & dangling modifiers

Misplaced modifiers & dangling modifiers

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  Using phrases correctly Misplaced& Dangling Modifiers +These are all over your writing and all over the ACT, so pay attention+
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  Definitions • Misplaced modifier:a modifier that is placed so far away from the word it modifies that the intended meaning of the sentence is unclear and perhaps even humorous. – After getting lost, the owner finally found the puppy. • After getting lost, the puppy was finally found by his owner. • The owner finally found the puppy after he was lost. • Dangling modifier: a modifier that does not clearly modify any noun or pronoun in a sentence – Carefully turning the pages, this book was sure to be a thriller. • Carefully turning the pages, Samson knew this book was sure to be a thriller.
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  Examples • When weopened the leather woman's purse, we found the missing keys. • When we opened the woman’s leather purse, we found the missing keys. • The striking Honda's paint job made everyone gasp. • The Honda’s striking paint job made everyone gasp. • After assaulting several bystanders, the police captured the criminal. • After assaulting several bystanders, the criminal was captured by the police. • Once filled with ink, you can write for hours before the pen runs dry. • Once filled with ink, the pen can be used for hours before it runs dry. • Driving up the long, tree lined driveway, the mansion loomed above us. • Driving up the long, tree lined driveway, we saw the mansion looming above us.